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Kynren 2025: Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Parade Gets a Dazzling Makeover

Kynren 2025: Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Parade Gets a Dazzling Makeover

Exciting progress is being made in preparation for Kynren’s celebratory 2025 season, including a significant update to its memorable Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Parade.  Kynren...
Lockheed Martin Joins Forces with Durham Wildlife Trust to Restore Great North Fen

Lockheed Martin Joins Forces with Durham Wildlife Trust to Restore Great North Fen

AN AMBITIOUS North East scheme aimed at restoring vital wetlands to help combat climate change has benefited from a financial donation – and some...
10 Fascinating Facts About Your Dog’s Nose – And Why Sniffing Matters

10 Fascinating Facts About Your Dog’s Nose – And Why Sniffing Matters

April Fools Day is already done and dusted … but it is no joke that April is also National Pet Month, and the RSPCA...
Hartlepool to Tackle Tree Inequity with Major Community Planting Project

Hartlepool to Tackle Tree Inequity with Major Community Planting Project

Our coastal towns and cities have proud histories shaped by the fishing and tourism industries. Many have suffered from years of underinvestment and face...
RSPCA Warns of Deadly Danger to Cats from Lilies Ahead of Mother’s Day

RSPCA Warns of Deadly Danger to Cats from Lilies Ahead of Mother’s Day

“Here’s why buying lilies can be fatal for felines", says RSPCA expert An animal welfare expert has warned people buying flowers for Mother’s Day this...
Fostering Heroes Recognised by Swiis Ahead of Mother’s Day in Durham

Fostering Heroes Recognised by Swiis Ahead of Mother’s Day in Durham

A Durham fostering agency is celebrating its foster carers' dedication ahead of Mother’s Day. Swiis Foster Care is recognising the invaluable contributions of foster...
New Food Waste Rules for County Durham Businesses Take Effect from 1 April

New Food Waste Rules for County Durham Businesses Take Effect from 1 April

Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month. From Tuesday 1 April, medium-sized businesses with ten...
RSPCA Urges Public to Join Litter Pick as Wildlife Suffers from Waste

RSPCA Urges Public to Join Litter Pick as Wildlife Suffers from Waste

The RSPCA is urging people to join a litter pick this month, as the charity reveals that foxes, deer and hedgehogs are the mammals...
Durham Brass Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music, Heritage & Innovation

Durham Brass Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music, Heritage & Innovation

One of the region’s best-loved cultural events returns this year with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones. Organised by Durham County Council and supported by...
Young Eco Champions Help Launch County Durham’s Big Spring Clean

Young Eco Champions Help Launch County Durham’s Big Spring Clean

Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign. Pupils from Cockton...